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Established in 1971, the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, offers daily public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help New Yorkers of all traditions discover their inherent clarity, gentleness and humor.

Featured Programs

Chariot of Mahamudra

with Acharya Richard John

May 17th—May 19th

Mahamudra is among the most profound practices of Vajrayana Buddhism. It is also extremely simple and direct. This retreat is for advanced practitioners and also those who have completed Level 2 Shambhala Training and wish to deepen their practice. Continue »

(May) Meditation In Everyday Life (2-for-1 Discount)

with Joseph Mauricio

May 29th—June 26th

The meditator's instruction manual. Learn how to overcome obstacles to strengthening your mind in this 5-week course. By the end you'll be equipped with tools to establish your own meditation practice. Bring a friend and you each pay half price!. Continue »

(Jun) Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human

with Sangyum Agness Au

June 14th—June 16th

Taste your heart. Establish or deepen your meditation practice in this powerful weekend retreat. By developing more intimacy with the present moment, you can re-emerge with a fresh outlook on your life and your world. Continue »

Articles & Updates

  • Meditation In the City Podcast New York

    Dealing With Rejection

    May 16, 2013 by Shastri Ethan Nichtern
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    Rejection sucks. In this episode of the Meditation In The City podcast, Shastri Ethan Nichtern discusses how to keep rejection in perspective traveling the path of mindfulness. This talk was recorded live at our Weekly Dharma Gathering. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast. Subscribe to us on iTunes … Continue →

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    OK Cupid, Let’s Hit The Target This Time

    May 9, 2013 by Joseph Mauricio
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    Love. Is Cupid’s arrow a blessing or a curse? How can we begin to let go of habitual patterns in our relationships? In this episode of the Meditation In The City podcast, Joe Mauricio discusses the power of compassion, at a talk recorded live at our Weekly Dharma Gathering. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation … Continue →

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    iMeditation

    May 7, 2013 by David Allen

    I live in New York City. I work at a meditation center. This one. By the way, this is a great conversation starter at parties. “And what do you do?” “I work at a meditation center.” “Really. Can you get me tickets?” People may not know exactly what we’re all about, but they know, deep … Continue →